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| Drug interaction | 1/5/2009 | Joe Haynes, R.Ph., MBA |
Q: Dr. Haynes I am currently taking lamictal for bipolarity and I had taken benadryl for my allergies, ...
A: I performed an interaction check (http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.php) with Lamictal and ...
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| nausea | 1/4/2009 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: maxolon, phenergan and zofran, i have also tried ginger and pepermint all with little benefit, i ...
A: Anxiety can cause nausea but I am not convinced that drugs like Xanax or Valium are the answer as ...
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| Levocarnitine | 1/1/2009 | Joe Haynes, R.Ph., MBA |
Q: What is the exact action of levocarnitine(CARNITOR) on human body,which is given especially in some ...
A: Prajessh- This is kind of a lazy method to answer your questions but here is the link to the ...
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| drug interactions | 1/1/2009 | Joe Haynes, R.Ph., MBA |
Q: my dads neurolgist prescribed lexapro 10mg but i read of some possible interactions with meds he is ...
A: Mark- Very good question. Yes, there are interactions between the three that may be cause for ...
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| orlistat and kidney stones | 12/31/2008 | Joe Haynes, R.Ph., MBA |
Q: Can you tell me if this drug causes kidney stones or not? I have had one kidney stone back in 1999. ...
A: Alison- Yes, some people do develop high levels of calcium oxalate which is a salt excreted in the ...
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| chronic nausea | 12/31/2008 | Joe Haynes, R.Ph., MBA |
Q: I have suffered from chronic nausea for 2 years and have been tried on all the anti nausea meds with ...
A: It seems as if the hernia is independent of the nausea. Do you have any other underlying conditions ...
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| ZPack | 12/31/2008 | Joe Haynes, R.Ph., MBA |
Q: I have been taking Azithromycin, 250mg for my soar throat and am on the 4th day. I have had a nail ...
A: Malinda- Zithromax has no antifungal activity- it only treats bacteria. My guess is that due to your ...
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| Drug test | 12/31/2008 | Joe Haynes, R.Ph., MBA |
Q: I was recently given a urine drug test and it came back as positive. My boss said that the test said ...
A: Adderall is a mixture of four amphetamine salts (dextroamphetamine sulfate, dextroamphetamine ...
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| Liver and Kidney test | 12/29/2008 | Joe Haynes, R.Ph., MBA |
Q: Our son is diagnosed as having ADHD, Bipolar and anxiety. He is currently on Vyvance, Lamictal, and ...
A: Ransom- The only reason those tests may be necessary would be if your son were experiencing reduced ...
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| Nexium | 12/26/2008 | Joe Haynes, R.Ph., MBA |
Q: When does the license or patent expire on Nexium so that it can go generic?
A: Judy- Not sure of when the patent is due to expire. Just so you are aware, Prilosec (omeprazole) is ...
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| Prescription Drugs | 12/25/2008 | Joe Haynes, R.Ph., MBA |
Q: My elder father is in a nursing home and is prescribed numerous drugs. Is there a specialist who ...
A: Perry- If your father is in a nursing home, a consultant pharmacist (licensed in your state) is ...
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| taking niacin to lower triglyceride levels | 12/22/2008 | Joe Haynes, R.Ph., MBA |
Q: I am beginning to take niacin at 100 mg dosage and increase up to a level to lower triglycerides. ...
A: Virginia- Sorry I took so long to answer. For niacin, usual dose is 500mg of a sustained-released ...
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| Statins and Red Wine | 12/22/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Is it okay to drink red wine and use simvastatin? I know that I should avoid grapefruit juice and ...
A: Yes, it is OK and in fact in moderation will help with your cholesterol problems (ie no more than 4 ...
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| depression/anxiety | 12/21/2008 | Joe Haynes, R.Ph., MBA |
Q: my adult son is currently on prozac 20mg per day and perphenazene 2mg bid. He can have klonipin 1mg ...
A: Shirl- I apologize for the delayed response (mainly due to the holidays). Psychotropic medications ...
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| Fish Oil Supplements | 12/21/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Galbraith, I remeber Dr. Oz, who is featured on "Oprah" and public television recommending 2 gms. ...
A: It is usually about 2 g of the omega-3 fatty acids that is recommended for brain and cardiovascular ...
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| nausea | 12/20/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: maxolon, phenergan and zofran, i have also tried ginger and pepermint all with little benefit, i ...
A: I would think that the nausea is almost certainly coming from the hiatus hernia especially since the ...
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| Duricef and Cellulitis | 12/14/2008 | Joe Haynes, R.Ph., MBA |
Q: I took a course of Duricef for 14 days for cellulitis in an arm that has lymphedemia. I got an ...
A: Marge- Simple cuts once they are washed and dressed usually pose no risk of causing systemic ...
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| safety of nexium's degradation products after expiration date | 12/14/2008 | Joe Haynes, R.Ph., MBA |
Q: Are the degradation products of nexium after expiration date safe?
A: Sameh- Expiration dates on drugs are intended to prevent drug companies from incurring liability if ...
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| Positive Drug Test | 12/11/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Would any of the following drugs cause a postive drug test for crystal ...
A: With the proper. precise and accurate analysis available to day there is no reason for false ...
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| Please Help! | 12/11/2008 | Joe Haynes, R.Ph., MBA |
Q: Haynes, My name is Amy, I have been suffering from generalized anxiety disorder from the age of 7. ...
A: The combination is not a problem; however, I cannot recommend the use of someone else's medication ...
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| Positive Drug Test | 12/10/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Would any of the following drugs cause a postive drug test for crystal ...
A: None of these drugs are directly related to the amphetamines and if all taken on prescription there ...
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| medication side effects | 12/7/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I am a 39 yo fem. I had my thyroid removed Aug 08, due to massive goiter. I was put on Levothyroxin ...
A: Paroxetine is usually well tolerated and any adverse effects often diminish with time. However, what ...
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| Pomegranate & Tea Juice / blood pressure | 12/5/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I am a 62 year old woman whose blood pressure has been 110/70 my entire adult life. 4 months ago I ...
A: The increase in weight could cause a slight increase in blood pressure and your figures are ...
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| milk and peptic ulcers | 11/25/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I tried the gastroenterology forum but nobody was available. A GI Dr. told me something in milk ...
A: There are probably to things in milk that give this quality. The calcium present can neutralise acid ...
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| drug | 11/22/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I am ashthamatic , it aggravates because of worms I havebeen suggested that dewormin regulary would ...
A: I really need to know which type of worms are you infected by since their complete eradication is ...
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| VYVNASE MEDICATION | 11/20/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Is it normal for a child who is taking Vyvnase to sleep all day long and has trouble waking up? This ...
A: His mum should definitely consult with the prescriber. It is not common but Vynase can cause ...
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| How long diazepam stay in body | 11/14/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I'm 6'2 weigh 160 lbs i was given 5mg of diazepam how long will it stay in body. Thank ...
A: Diazepam stays a long time in the body and it is impossible to predict accurately when it will be ...
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| Motrin | 11/12/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I used to work in a pharmacy so I kind of have an idea about some medicines, my question is, I took ...
A: Motrin almost certainly is causing this and milk may help (being slightly alkaline). If milk does ...
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| urinalysis | 11/11/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I had a false positive for benzos. I take suboxone, klonidine, seraquil, naprosyn, stool softener, ...
A: Every week all experts (pharmacology) on this site get similar questions to this and we generally ...
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| wellbutrin side effects | 11/9/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: If I am going to experience side effects from wellbutrin xl 150 mg when should I expect to begin to ...
A: I have appended the list of adverse effects associated with Wellbutrin but please note many people ...
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| Avelox vs Thyroid Medication | 11/6/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I take Synthroid everyday for hypothyroidism. I had my dosage lowered last year because I started ...
A: There are no reported interactions between these drugs but that does not guarantee there are none ...
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| Can I continue taking dihydrocodiene? | 11/1/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Im a 31 year old male and was diagnosed with viral tonsillitus 4 weeks ago and spent the first 3 ...
A: I may be biased towards dihydrocodeine as I was involved in its development in the early 1960s!. ...
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| Niacin to increase HDL | 10/26/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I have a question about taking Niacin to increase HDL cholesterol. I have read that it is a safe ...
A: Niacin can increase HDL and lower triglyceride levels but must be taken in high doses (up to 5g a ...
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| Abilify vs Geodon | 10/24/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I have Bipolar I with psychotic features and need to be on an antipsychotic. I currently take only ...
A: Geodon is probably as likely to cause a weight gain as Abilify but it does not necessarily follow. ...
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| salvia | 10/22/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: My 25 year old son is experimenting with a recreational drug called "salvia". He ordered it over ...
A: There is a craze about smoking this plant product in most countries as it is still legal (except for ...
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| Testosterone level | 10/19/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: my 19 year old son took a Testosterone Blood Spot test for the number of symptoms he is having. The ...
A: The best solution here is to get a prescription for testosterone gel which is applied to the upper ...
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| Seroquel and quitting smoking | 10/17/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: Since quitting smoking in June my Mother who is taking Seroquel 25mg to help her sleep, has started ...
A: Seroquel is unlikely to be producing any of these effects, none falling into recognised adverse ...
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| Vyvance | 10/10/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: My new Dr gave me 70mg Vyvance for ADHD (undiagnosed) I am a 69 year old male who has had a history ...
A: I tend to agree with you that your two problems need to be treated separately. Obviously you will ...
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| AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR | 10/7/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I had a cocaine and alcohol addiction for 25 years. I been clean for 14 months. I went to my ...
A: Again I think that this could be due in part to the drugs but it may also involve a personality ...
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| AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR | 10/6/2008 | Dr Alan Galbraith |
Q: I had a cocaine and alcohol addiction for 25 years. I been clean for 14 months. I went to my ...
A: The most likely drug in your regime to cause this could be the Zoloft which can cause abnormal ...
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